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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,407.34, 384,203.14 and 151,082.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,407.34, 384,203.14 and 151,082.90 is: 208,494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,407.34 : 384,203.14 = 151,082.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,407.34/384,203.14 = 151,082.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,407.34x = 384,203.14 × 151,082.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,407.34x = 58,046,524,580.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,046,524,580.31/278,407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,494.95

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